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Tetracarboxylic acid combinations for corrosion inhibition

a technology of tetracarboxylic acid and corrosion inhibition, which is applied in the direction of chemical inhibitors, chemical apparatus and processes, organic chemistry, etc., can solve the problems of phosphorus under environmental pressure and may only be used in very low-level quantities, localized corrosion (e.g. pitting) may pose an even greater threat to the normal operation of the system, and the structural integrity of the system or structure deterioration

Active Publication Date: 2021-10-19
ECOLAB USA INC
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Benefits of technology

This patent relates to corrosion inhibitor compositions. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a novel corrosion inhibitor composition that includes a tetracarboxylic acid compound of formula (I) and an additional corrosion inhibitor selected from zinc, tin, aluminum, manganese, nickel, silicate, molybdate, strontium, titanium, chromate, cobalt, cerium, and any salt, oxide, or combination thereof. This composition can effectively inhibit corrosion of metallic surfaces in aqueous systems. The patent also provides a method for inhibiting corrosion using this corrosion inhibitor composition.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, phosphorus is under environmental pressure and may only be used in very low-level quantities.
Loss of the metals from surfaces resulting from general corrosion causes deterioration of the structural integrity of the system or structure because of reduction of mechanical strength.
Localized corrosion (e.g. pitting) may pose an even greater threat to the normal operation of the system than general corrosion because such corrosion will occur intensely in one particular location and may cause perforations in the system structure carrying an industrial water stream.
These perforations may cause leaks which require shutdown of the entire industrial system so that repair can be made.
Indeed, corrosion problems usually result in immense maintenance costs, as well as costs incurred as a result of equipment failure.
However, these inorganic chemicals can be toxic, detrimental to the environment, and / or not very effective against localized corrosion, especially at economically feasible and / or environmentally acceptable low dosage levels.

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example 1

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[0061]A synthesis according to Scheme 1 was performed. A 250 ml round-bottomed flask equipped with a magnetic stirring bar and a reflux condenser was charged with 0.2167 g (0.0657 mmol) of sodium tungstate (Na2WO4). Water and 32.8 g (0.289 mol) of aqueous 30% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was added. The mixture was vigorously stirred at room temperature for 10 min and then 10 g (0.0657 mol) of 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroisobenzofuran-1,3-dione (Compound 1) was added. The mole ratio of Compound 1:H2O2:Na2WO4 was 1:4.4:0.01. The biphasic mixture was heated successively at 75° C. for 30 min, at 80° C. for 30 min, at 85° C. for 30 min, and at 90° C. for 6.5 hours, with vigorous stirring. The homogeneous solution was cooled down and collected for analysis.

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[0063]After the reaction the content of BTCA was measured in the reaction mixture using high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). The weight percent of BTCA was 24% and the byproduct tetrahydrophthalic acid (THPA is Compound 2 in Sch...

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of BTCA

[0064]A 250 ml round-bottomed flask equipped with a magnetic stirring bar, a reflux condenser and connected with paraffin oil trap was charged with 0.432 g of Na2WO4, water, and 65 g of aqueous 30% H2O2. The mixture was vigorously stirred at room temperature for 10 min and then 20 g of Compound 1 was added. The mole ratio of Compound 1:H2O2:Na2WO4 was 1:4.4:0.01. The biphasic mixture was heated up to 90° C., a high exotherm was observed at −50° C. with high oxygen evolution, which ceased after a few seconds. The homogeneous solution was cooled down and collected for analysis.

[0065]After completing the steps above, samples were taken of the reaction mixture to determine the content of BTCA and THPA using HPLC. The weight percent of BTCA in the reaction mixture was 33.1% and the weight percent of THPA was less than 1%.

example 3

of BTCA

[0066]A 250 ml round-bottomed flask equipped with a magnetic stirring bar, a reflux condenser, and connected with paraffin oil trap was charged with 0.432 g of Na2WO4, water, and 65 g of aqueous 30% H2O2. The mixture was vigorously stirred at room temperature for 10 min and then 20 g of Compound 1 was added. The biphasic mixture was heated. A high exotherm was observed at −50° C. with high oxygen evolution, which ceased in few seconds then reaction mixture again heated for 8 hours at 90° C. The homogeneous solution was cooled down and collected for analysis.

[0067]An NMR sample was prepared by dissolving the powder in D2O. Quantitative proton spectra were used to quantize the mole % of each component. Total Correlation (TOCSY) and Heteronuclear single quantum coherence (HSQC) spectra were acquired to characterize the structures of major components. The stacked proton spectra of BTCA at 5.5 hr and 8 hr appeared almost identical. The TOCSY spectrum of sample at 5.5 hr suggested ...

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Abstract

Corrosion inhibitors and methods for reducing or inhibiting corrosion of metals in aqueous systems are provided. Corrosion inhibitor compositions may include tetracarboxylic acids, such as butane tetracarboxylic acid. The compositions may include other components, such as zinc, molybdate, silicate, cerium, among others. The compositions may also include polymers or oligomers. The corrosion inhibitor compositions produced synergistic results and unexpectedly low corrosion rates.

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BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to corrosion control. More particularly, the disclosure pertains to corrosion inhibitor compositions containing tetracarboxylic acid compounds and methods of reducing or inhibiting corrosion of metallic surfaces in aqueous systems.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Carbon steel corrosion inhibition has evolved over many decades from the use of chromate to the current heavy metals and phosphate chemistries. Several decades ago, chromate was banned and was predominantly replaced by molybdenum, zinc, silicate and phosphate. Several advances have been made in the phosphate chemistries from the use of orthophosphate to polyphosphate and the use of organic phosphates, phosphonates, and phosphinates. Currently, phosphorus is under environmental pressure and may only be used in very low-level quantities.[0003]Ferrous metals, such as carbon steel, are among the most commonly used structural materials in ind...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C09K15/06C07C55/24C09K15/02C09K15/16C23F11/04C08K5/092
CPCC09K15/06C07C55/24C08K5/092C09K15/02C09K15/16C23F11/04C08K2201/019C23F11/08C23F11/124
Inventor BANERJEE, SANTANUHARBINDU, ANANDATKINS, JEFFERY M.REED, PETER E.GILL, JASBIR S.CHEN, BINGZHI
Owner ECOLAB USA INC